In the Monastery, which took the entire 16th century to be built, is the most beautiful refectory in Portugal. Since its construction, in 1517/1518, by the master Leonardo Vaz and his officers, and until 1834, it was the exclusive place for meals for the monks of the Order of São Jerónimo. Later, I would join the children of Casa Pia in Lisbon here, also at mealtime..